Shosh Fishman has been working in the tourism industry for over 20 years, delivering unique experiences and memorable moments. His tourism company offers services for individuals, families, and groups. From jeep trips to fun days in Dead Sea hotels, from production events to open- air bar/ bat mitzvahs, weddings, company events, team building exercises, etc. A dream that can come to fruition with Shosh’s help: If you’re organizing an open-air event, our extensive experience will definitely fit your needs!
Eliezer and Deganit Bar Sade, the pioneers of tourism in Arad and the region, invite you to their home for a visit to the Tzoof Winery. The winery is charming and unique. The organic and natural wine is meticulously prepared thanks to a thorough understanding of the grape skins and their types. It’s possible to attend a wine tasting, enjoy a picnic, and have a workshop about the world of wine. Book in advance. Up to 50 participants in a tour.
Hi! I’m Irit from Neot HaKikar - the macramé studio is in my backyard. I design and create macramé jewelry with an influence from the desert environment where I grew up, and inspiration from East Asia, where I’ve traveled. I create decorative and useful macramé and hold workshops to transfer my knowledge and love of the art. The workshops are customized and built according to the group (couple, family, group of 10 participants). No prior experience is necessary. At the end of the two-hour workshop, you’ll leave with something you created! Book in advance. A little bit about me... I was born in Moshav Neot HaKikar in the south of the Dead Sea, famous for its beautiful marl rock formations and amazing desert landscapes. There were always creative materials in my parents’ house. Since I can remember, I’ve always loved to create things with different materials. I was mainly attracted to threads and beads, which is how I came to fall in love with macramé.
Ronit is an extraordinary person, an artist of color and nature promoting environmentalism. She hosts Dead Sea experiences and a variety of workshops. Her initiative “From the Desert to Sea” tales participants from the three monotheistic religions and connects them to the desert and sea. The initiative comes from a deep concern for the preservation of the natural environment through art and listening. Ronit offers an activity in watercolors in the spirit of anthroposophy, an experiential activity in sculpture and instruction that calls on all senses to take part in the creation of the material. Customized and unique experiences suitable for everyone. The activities are accompanied by guided meditation aimed to stimulate the senses. Recommended Hours of Operation: From sunrise to sunset, book in advance. The activities take place in small groups of 5-20 people, depending on the workshop. Artistic Activity in the Desert and Sea An experiential water color activity in the spirit of anthroposophy. Experimenting with a new method that enables the free movement of the rainbow of water-saturated colors, “wet on wet.” The activities take place in small groups of 5-10 people. Experiential Activity in Sculpture An approach that calls for all the senses to take part in the creation of the material. An empowering process that allows for the expansion and openness in our inside places and the wonders of nature that amaze us. The activities take place in small groups of 5-20 people. Customized and unique experiences. Suitable for everyone.
Dessert is a confectionary and bakery shop offering homemade and local sweets in Kibbutz Ein Gedi. It was founded in 2019 as a bakery specializing in cakes and cookies. Over time, it has become a confectionary shop and a charming coffee shop. Serving fresh pastries, coffee, sandwiches, and salads, everything is fresh and prepared on site. The cakes and cookies are always delicious and mouth-watering. If you need a birthday cake, let us know! Catering services are also offered. Located in Kibbutz Ein Gedi, in the shopping center adjacent to the hotel lobby.
Facing the Moab and Edom Mountains south of the Dead Sea, you’ll enjoy a comfortable stay suitable for couples and families. We put a lot of thought in each guest house to ensure that our patrons have a pleasant stay. Wall painting designed by us decorate the rooms. The beds are comfortable and luxurious. A TV, Dead Sea products, in-season dates, and a host of other treats await you. 2 family cabins (each cabin holds 3-4 people) 1 bedroom with a double bed, living room with a couple’s sofa-couch The unit has a bathroom with a jacuzzi, a fully-equipped kitchen, coffee corner, and outside barbeque station. If for adults, up to 3 can enjoy the space comfortably. *Families with up to 3 children can enjoy the space. Breakfast at an additional charge
Anyone who stays here can take advantage of the host’s jeep trips, knowledge of the area, and farming tours (put a reference to Naot Square Tours page). Barak, the host, will be happy to give tips and suggestions for excursions and trails free of charge. One large house with 7 single beds. You can add mattresses for up to 10 people. 2 bathrooms with showers. Fully equipped kitchen. Coffee and milk corner in the fridge. Linen towels. Multi-channel satellite TV. Barak works as a driving instructor and built the place with his own hands. He’s always adding and upgrading the site, and painstakingly designed the place. Everything is furnished by hand with thought to detail. The goal is to make the guests smile and enjoy their stay. Thematic Tourism - The house where Pippi Longstocking lives where everything is on the roof. Everything is designed with humor, inspired by the children’s story of Pippi Longstocking who lives in a funny villa. One large villa on half a dunam of land with a spacious yard and pergola, heated outside jacuzzi (also for winter), grass, decks and a barbeque station. The advantage is that whoever takes it gets the whole complex. In the villa, there are 2 bedrooms and a living room. A room with 2 single beds and a bedroom with 3 beds. A handmade bed is in the living, a comfortable sofa along the wall with 2 beds. The house is quiet and located on the edge of the moshav. Suitable for groups and friends, 2 small families, couples and children, a large family, and travelers of all kinds. Food can be delivered from the grocery store if booked in advance. ●Number of units in the complex - 1 ●Number of guests in each unit - Up to 10 Link to video to embed on website https://youtu.be/xBX_tx6Vl_c
Olala Homes Dead Sea, A few steps from the water, the Olala Dead Sea suites offer a relaxing and pampering vacation experience. Neve Zohar is off the beaten track and located near the charming beaches of the southern Dead Sea. Our amazing holiday home is 30 minutes away from Ein Gedi and Masada, and 5 minutes away from the beaches of Ein Bokek. The suites are suitable for 2-3 guests (depending on size of suite and family), and include all the necessary equipment for a perfect desert stay, including a luxurious bathroom, high-speed wireless internet, a fully equipped kitchen, and service available at any moment. Take a day trip to the mesmerizing Ein Gedi (30 minutes away by car), stroll through amazing nature reserves, discover the desert’s magic by cable car in Masada National Park, swim in beautiful beaches, and experience the unique mud and minerals of the Dead Sea.
Nighttime Desert Experience A combination of a jeep excursion to the streams around Sodom with an easy nighttime walk with lantern light to reveal the beauty of the surrounding white cliffs. A glimpse into a salty cave, wonderment of the stars and heavenly bodies, a dip in a secluded spring, and relaxing herbal tea. All of this accompanied by the sound of shepherds’ flutes. A truly unforgettable experience! Under the guidance of Nahshon Afik, expert desert guide. To view the trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-27RXm4F01I Perfect for those staying in hotels around the Dead Sea. We can pick you up from the hotel. You can go back at sunset, stay the night, or leave anytime you choose. Flood Trips Do you love the desert and adventures? We invite you to experience chasing a flood in the Judean desert. No SUV needed! We work according to rain radars, and never endanger anyone’s life, working carefully and cautiously to witness one of nature’s wonders - a desert wilderness filled with temporary flowing streams. It’s hard to understand the beauty, until you see it up close. Drum circle, songs and stories about this interesting landscape In one of the lovely corners around the Dead Sea, we’ll sit on mats by the light of fire playing, singing, and drinking herbal tea. Activity Duration - An hour ODT Games using ropes and pipe sticks for team building among colleagues or students, along with a jeep excursion.
“At Desert’s Pace” - We invite you to empowerment workshops, yoga workshops, and holistic treatments through touch and movement, which include medical massages combined with healing, hot stones, and aromatherapy oils. Owned by Michal Ashkenazi - yoga teacher, workshop instructor, therapist. Michal invites you to take a moment. Prepare your exercise mat for twenty minutes to warm up your joints, plus ACI exercises, and you’ll feel like a whole new person in synch with the desert’s pace. An intimate clinic hosted in Ein Tamar will provide you with experiential and therapeutic spa treatments.
Kfar HaNokdim offers authentic desert hospitality and has attracted thousands of visitors for overnight stays and other desert activities, including camel rides and desert workshops. The village was established nearly 30 years ago and has developed into a popular destination for desert lovers. The site offers a variety of accommodation options, both in rooms and tents. The stunning views and sense of detachment and peace will help you better connect to the desert’s magical beauty, and yourself. Please get in touch! We can offer a comprehensive package for accommodation and information about our workshops.
Erna Cobus Natural-energetic-clinical diagnoses through body mapping Desert agriculture, hospitality, training, tourism. Beit Haglah by Jericho - Tourism ●An ecological tourist farm promoting activity in Jericho, and open to everyone. ●The farm grows dates, olives, and pomegranates. Olive oil, pomegranate juice and liquor, and dates are produced. All products are natural, organic and hand crafted. ●There is a small visitor center at the farm that tells the story of the site and the importance of Gilgal in Israel’s history. The center can accommodate up to 22 people. ●The farm also has an animal corner with chickens, doves, and a family of peacocks. There are also two donkeys. Ask me if you want to ride them. ●Come for a pleasant stay to enjoy the silence of the desert. ●There is an event garden facing Mount Nebo, where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land before his death. ●Guided and escorted tours to the holy sites in Jericho are available. Nearby attractions include the Jericho Synagogue, Naran Synagogue, Tel Jericho, Elisha’s Spring, tours of the biblical Gilgal, including the crossing of the Jordan River, the antiquities of Beit Hagala, and the farm.
A modest accommodation unit in the square. Suitable for a couple + 2. Bedroom, living room, equipped kitchenette, bathroom with shower, TV, WiFi, air conditioner, barbeque in backyard, parking, mountain bikes for riding around area. Everything you need to spend a night of more! • The accommodation is suited for 3-4 people: 1 bedroom with a double bed, living room with a couple’s sofa-couch If for adults, up to 3 can enjoy the space comfortably.
Jeep tours, rappelling, challenging trips, and survival workshops. Giora came to Arad after the army and stayed here with his wife Atlia to raise a family. He was the commander of the Arad Rescue Unit and the deputy commander of the Ein Gedi Rescue Unit to which he still belongs. Giora knows every stone in the Judean desert. If you’re ever lost in the desert and need rescuing, just describe him stones nearby you and he’ll likely know where you are! Giora conducts jeep tours in the Judean desert, including to Jordan. He knows every route and every ravine, and knows where to go and when not to go. He organizes trips including rappelling, including logistics in the field. He is experienced in providing equipment for people hiking the Israel National Trail and can even organize desert bar/ bat mitzvahs, and open-air events for any group size. If you staying at a “Rosh Akher,” you’ll be able to get a discount. Please coordinate in advance as demand can be high!
Night Activities in the Judean Desert Activities take place on dates published on the Society for the Protection of Nature’s website for day visitors and by reserving in advance. Private guides can also be arranged for groups and individuals. Masada and Marl Rock - With the help of the lantern and moonlight, this excursion departs from the parking lot at the foot of Masada. The route passes through marl rock formations, which narrate the story of the Dead Sea’s formation. The rocks shine brilliantly under starlight and moonlight, allowing you to enjoy beautiful and breathtaking views. During the excursion, we’ll talk about the night sky and nocturnal animals in the Judean Desert. Trail Duration: About two and half hours Target Audience: Ages 5 and above, walking enthusiasts. Astronomy - Astronomy evenings are held at a field school in the form of a lecture for the general public, followed by nighttime sky watching using a special laser and telescopes. The activity can be held outside without a lecture and in a dark isolated place with no light pollution. Family-friendly Scorpions and Nocturnal Creatures Night Tour - With the help of ultraviolet lights, we’ll follow fascinating animals on a tour of the Judean Desert. During the tour, we’ll talk about the special and unique nature of the scorpion, as well as other animals that are active during the night. The tours take place in Zohar Stream, the field school area, Ein Gedi Reserve Promenade, and other stretches that are suitable for walking in the Judean Desert and Arad area. The tour can be combined with a night route or an easy walk. Family-friendly ●Campfires and pita meeting can be combined in all activities. ●Contact [email protected] Telephone 08-6584288. ●Rooms for groups and individuals may be available in the field school. ●Link to the booking sitehttps://eventbuzz.co.il/producer/v2/yarok.
Sculpture Garden - Arad Itzhik Gamliel is the “metal artist” behind all the unique works prominently displayed in the Sculpture Garden. He is a multidisciplinary artist who has been involved in various fields of art for over 50 years. Itzhik never studied art. All his creative works spring forth from his innovative mind and innate talent. Some of his works include a huge fire-breathing dragon 4.5 meters high, an imposing giraffe 6 meters high, and more. His unique home recently became the number one hosting home in Israel, with the help of his wife Yaffa Gamliel. They host diverse groups of visitors. Yaffa is a talented confectioner and loves to spoil the guests with her tasty pastries. Visitors to the Sculpture Garden receive refreshments, alongside a guided art tour with humorful explanations in the scenic surroundings of the arid desert and the charming town of Arad. The tour usually takes a little over an hour.
Unique Agriculture in a Unique Place ●Unique geography - A desert with the lowest point on earth with a history of agricultural settlements despite the harsh climate, floods, and seasonal change. ●An international border between Jordan and Israel with a border crossing and land for water exchanges. ●High-tech agriculture unique to the landscape with a method invented in Israel to deal with the brackish and salty water and air through drip technology and computer analysis. ●A visit to the date groves and an explanation of this wonderful fruit. ●A visit to the “Research and Development” station of Sodom Square, along with an explanation of the experimental methods and a visit to a greenhouse. ●Option to visit the location’s one-of-a-kind galleries: Jojo and Esti Galleries
Dead Sea Land Convenience Store - located on Hami Zohar Beach In 2021, the store was renovated and became a “Dead Sea Land” convenience store serving swimmers, bathers, and tourists. The store sells light food, hot and cold drinks, ice cream, snacks, Dead Sea skin products, and more.
“Vetrina” is a production house that makes a variety of high-quality video products, such as event photography, performances, documentation of private events, company events, promotional films, and more. The process of creating the video goes through all review and editing stages so the film pulsates with life, while still meeting the customer’s needs.
Looking for a fun, enjoyable, and unique experience? You’ve come to the right place! Come and enjoy the Dead Sea EZ Raider tour! A fun ride in state-of-the-art and professional rider tools where participants will follow organized bike paths in the field. We invite families, couples, and groups to enjoy a unique experience alongside spectacular views of the Dead Sea, magical mountains, and an amazing desert landscape. Our route: The route begins with a lovely view of the Dead Sea. From there, we’ll continue to marked and safe bicycle paths along the water. Enjoy the clear air and breathtaking views from a variety of vantage points. Before the outing, all participants undergo a detailed and careful training on the EZ Raider led by one of our professional and experienced guides. The guide also accompanies the participants during the route to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Come enjoy this wonderful desert adventure!
